Ionizing Radiation

By:

International Agency for Research on Cancer

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Paperback / softback

Series:

IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans

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This publication evaluates the carcinogenic risks to humans posed by exposure to x- and gamma-radiation and to neutrons from external sources. The text opens with a general introduction to nomenclature, dosimetric methods and models in the occupational and environmental settings, the behaviour of radiation in biological tissues, and sources of human exposure. Natural background radiation is identified as by far the largest source of exposure for the world's population. The medical use of X-rays and radiopharmaceuticals constitutes the next most significant source, followed by exposure from atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. The collective doses from other sources of radiation are considered much less important.

Author Biography:

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

Release date Australia

May 1st, 2000

Author

International Agency for Research on Cancer

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

black & white illustrations

Pages

491

Series

IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans

Dimensions

160x240x26

ISBN-13

9789283212751

Product ID

2348741

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